lithium1330

Here is the step by step instruction on removing the front bumper off a 987.1 Boxster. You may want to do this to help clear out accumulating debris (they rot) from your front radiators or installing accessories.
My car is a 2008 Boxster S, but should be applicable to all 2005 - 2008 S and non-S models (including Caymans). I would not be surprised if this also applies to 987.2, though I make no guarantee. Having done this a few times, the entire removal takes me about 15 minutes. So, it’s really simple. YMMY.
PDF download available at end of post.

Tools required:

• Jack & jack stands
• Torx bits - I don’t know the exact sizes, but you should do fine if you have a torx bit set.
• Piece of string

Put the front of the car on jack stands. You can probably remove the bumper without jacking the car up (or driving up on ramps), but it’s easier with the stands (trust me). You do not need to remove wheels.

*I've removed the inline steps... so, just refer to the PDF download link at bottom of this post for instructions.

Also, make sure the connectors for side marker, fog light plug & washer hose don’ get tangled up as you push the bumper back in.

Have fun!

Updated in May 2018.
If you wish to download this in PDF format for printing... you can get the file here:
https://app.box.com/s/f777a886d1d5d594fb69

Stephen McDonald

Looks like a great guide and I'm just about to do this myself to replace the aircon rads on my 987 - the pics and pdf links aren't working anymore, any chance you could repost them? Apologies for resurrecting a 5 yr old thread!

Hugh74

Hi,

I'm about to tackle this myself. I found some guides on the 986 but there seems to be some differences with the 987? Doe anyone have the PDF saved in the original post or a link to another how to? Some posts I've read you need to remove the front headlights and some you dont?

Semitone

I'm looking for the instructions also. If anybody has them that they could post or pm them to me it will be appreciated. Thanks.

lithium1330

Not sure why the PDF link stopped working in original post... but here is the file again: https://app.box.com/s/f777a886d1d5d594fb69

SandraSilverberg

Looks great!

DSG987

pbedrosi

Link does not work for me either.....must be outdated.

maschinetheist

Updated link works: https://app.box.com/s/f777a886d1d5d594fb69